Bolero Collection (page 3)

1954 fashions
A contemporary suit to take one from morning until night comprising a Middy style jumper, with skirt and golfer cardigan by Wolsey

Fashions by Michael and Digby Morton, 1954
Two designer outfits for 1954. On the left, a tan dress and bolero lined with coral. On the right, a black Spanish style alpaca coat and dress from Digby Morton, the coat having a wide turn back

The Mode in May by Gordon Conway
A fashion illustration of a heavy pink satin gown, cut on the bias. The bodice is cut like a small bolero, tied at the back with a bow. The dress is worn with long pink suede gloves

Fashion for dancing, 1927
Fringes of silver beads emphasise the tiered skirt and bolero of this distinctive evening frock design for 1927

Pannier Skirts of 1868
Pardessus with a Watteau pleat; pannier skirts & pleated or gathered flounces. Girl: over skirt & sleeveless bolero worn over a blue dress with horizontal stripes

Beachwear 1939
Lucien Lelong beachwear: printed linen frock with a red sash & bolero jacket. The skirt is abbreviated & socks are worn with strappy wedge heel sandals

Ladies & Girl 1904
Elegant ladies, one in blue gown and with parasol, the other in polka dot dress with bolero style bodice, accompany a small girl in a pink lace dress with sash

Lingerie / Womans Journal
Empire nightdress worn with a lace bolero, cami-knickers with cross-over lace trim or with lace medallions, slip with lace insertions & a wrap-over dressing gown. (see also 10434676)

Evening Modes for 1929
A device to lengthen hemlines: the train of this grey princess-shaped gown, also a velvet bridge coat with ruffle trim, a lace gown & a green gown with double bolero corsage

Costume / A Florent 1902
S-bend ladies wear gowns with trained gored skirts, braid trim & sleeves with fullness at the lower arm. Also an open bodice, turned back cuffs, lace yoke & belts

Pleated Skirt 1904
Striped high necked chemisette is worn with a a bolero style jacket bodice with full sleeves with turned back cuffs & a box pleated skirt. Her flat hat is draped with lace

Fashion Plate 1905
Costumes with tablier skirts & sleeves that are full on the upper arm. One has a bolero style jacket bodice, the other lace flounces. Hats: tricorn hat with rosette, large flat hat

Feminine Shorts 1930S
How to wear shorts & still retain ones femininity: printed linen culottes with cummerbund & bolero worn with wedge heeled strappy sandals over ankle socks

Beach Wear Late 1930S
BEACH WEAR: two-piece costume for wearing over a swimsuit composed of high-waisted trousers hung from braces & tapered at the ankle with a draw-string & a bolero

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"Bolero: A Fashion Icon Through the Ages" Step into the world of fashion for 1956, where the bolero takes center stage. From Stiebel/Wrns Mess Wear to Maggy Rouff's stunning designs, this short coat has captured hearts and turned heads for decades. Travel back in time to 1940, as a model showcases a knitted bolero jacket with grace and elegance. The outfit designed by Maggy Rouff is perfectly described as "Short Coats for Longer Days, " reflecting the variable nature of spring suits. After a lesson well-learned, it's time to relax and unwind. Just like post-lesson relaxation, the bolero adds an effortless touch of sophistication to any ensemble. But let us not forget the origins of this captivating garment. In 19th century Spain, dancers from Madrid and Seville brought life to fandangos and boleros while donning short petticoats, tight corsets, ribbons in their hair, and castanets in hand. Their vibrant energy was beautifully depicted through handcoloured copperplate engravings by Georges Jacques Gatine and Louis Marie Lante. Fast forward to c. 1936-1940 when Syrena Swanson showcased her creative genius through various bolero designs. Whether it be Lady's Bolero or Mans Bolero, these creations exuded timeless charm that transcended gender boundaries. The allure continued with velvet variations that added a touch of luxury in c. 1937 - another testament to Syrena Swanson's talent. In every era, whether worn by models on runways or dancers on stages adorned with ribbons and castanets - the bolero remains an iconic piece that effortlessly elevates any outfit.